http://www.aicpa.org/INTERESTAREAS/PRIVATECOMPANIESPRACTICESECTION The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/ZPWZ7tOHVAc/PCPSWebSeminars.aspx Mon, 13 May 2013 10:25:34 GMT 33f79aa3-da2d-45c6-9d02-5c229da20f08 If you are new to PCPS or are interested in what PCPS membership has to offer, don't miss these new informative quarterly webinars covering access to and navigation of the web site, and assistance with benefits, tools and resources available to PCPS members. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/CPEAndEvents/Pages/PCPSWebSeminars.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/7a1GIWiMSL4/PCPSIndependenceToolkit.aspx Mon, 13 May 2013 08:28:31 GMT 75ebc595-392e-4b0f-8656-955bdc0a912f As a refresher or a tool for training, elements of this toolkit can help you and your team members apply the latest independence rules to everyday practice. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/QualityServicesDelivery/KeepingUp/Pages/PCPSIndependenceToolkit.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/iLE8xGjbSpk/PCPSTechnicalToolkits.aspx Mon, 13 May 2013 08:07:16 GMT bd2b2a5b-2e96-4a16-9cd6-d65d91df93de PCPS technical toolkits were developed as resources to support you in the implementation of newer standards and the communication of these standards within your firm and to your clients. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/QualityServicesDelivery/KeepingUp/Pages/PCPSTechnicalToolkits.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/u6akIoRkS0A/opportunity-season-may-2013.aspx Fri, 10 May 2013 08:43:57 GMT b0acfab7-6afa-441a-b693-3c50d8ea1002 How was your busy season? AICPA’s VP of Small Firm Interests, James C. Metzler, recommends that firm owners take the time now to reflect and anticipate clients’ needs for the future. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/NewsAndPublications/SmallFirmSolutions/Pages/opportunity-season-may-2013.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/wbelcUjHns8/PCPSHumanCapitalForum.aspx Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:53:58 GMT fff780ca-7e71-4170-b61c-00018c88121a Here you will find the information for the Human Capital Forum in Key West, FL. This event will feature a guest speaker and is intended to facilitate discussion within the CPA firms' community through roundtable discussions and networking opportunities. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/HumanCapitalCenter/Pages/PCPSHumanCapitalForum.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/n4_ryJHKMcs/YouAretheValue.aspx Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:31:02 GMT 0dd3b541-21b2-4139-840e-2f154a54e35a This workshop will guide you and your team members through practical strategies to help you build meaningful and lasting relationships with your clients.  Learn how to discover what makes you valuable and different from other CPAs and knowledgably and confidently present yourself to clients in http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/PracticeGrowth/Pages/YouAretheValue.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/ZzetE_SeZX0/WebSeminarArchives.aspx Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:02:18 GMT 4f67fb52-c1e9-4bc4-88a6-cdcd38ebd1d3 PCPS Web Seminars, for PCPS members only, educate members on hot topics in firm practice management on a variety of interest areas. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/PCPSSeminarArchive/Pages/WebSeminarArchives.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/nGJpAmwf_3s/VeteranToolkit.aspx Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:03:15 GMT d26aeb19-7c4f-437c-b668-6027d0791018 The Veteran Fast Launch Initiative toolkit is available to AICPA members and includes a customizable guide for veteran clients, sample press release, and web sticker for CPAs to promote their volunteerism in their local communities. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/USSBA/Pages/VeteranToolkit.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/2_pkMUOiM9I/TICAccomplishments.aspx Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:54:59 GMT aa9d0de1-9f0f-46d6-a217-ee30c75a784d Here you will find a summary of recent TIC successes as a result of the Committee’s advocacy efforts to represent the views of local firms and their clients in the standards-setting process. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/TICAdvocacy/Pages/TICAccomplishments.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/GvATgVyTdwI/sas-no-115-toolkit.aspx Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:09:35 GMT 3fd0c46c-0db8-4ce7-b201-135578b13042 The SAS No. 115 toolkit provides guidance on the implementation of SAS No. 115 and tools to assist you in educating and communicating the impact of SAS No. 115 with your clients. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/Pages/sas-no-115-toolkit.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/SuexNmPpUeU/what-is-the-difference-between-compilation-review-audit.aspx Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:55:07 GMT 413a8a14-bae1-42de-bd39-cc38addd7f0d The Comparative Overview brochure was created assist you in educating your client in the differences between compilation, review and audit engagements, and has been updated for SSARS No. 19 guidance. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/Pages/what-is-the-difference-between-compilation-review-audit.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/JirNC4ydMvk/SSARSNo19Toolkit–PCPSMembers.aspx Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:54:20 GMT 738cf9dd-75e1-40d3-9d10-0d9aa749ed76 SSARS No. 19 impacts compilations and reviews of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. Early implementation of the requirements and guidance allowing the disclosure of the reasons for independence impairment in a compilation report (paragraph 2.21 of SSARS No. 19) http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/Pages/SSARSNo19Toolkit–PCPSMembers.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/N3-xIZ6_Eyo/SmallFirmUpdateWebSeminars.aspx Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:59:51 GMT 90a2a62b-61ba-4818-9c5d-e2dd27c9ac50 Check in with Jim Metzler and Natasha Schamberger quarterly to find out trends affecting CPAs and best practices being used.  http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/CPEAndEvents/Pages/SmallFirmUpdateWebSeminars.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/G7iU7vQadtk/SBALoanProgram.aspx Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:49:41 GMT 67e1620e-a3bb-42e9-bcb4-ed9a5321fa2b SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses that have been specifically designed to meet key financing needs. While SBA itself does not make loans, it does guarantee loans made to small businesses by lending institutions. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/USSBA/Pages/SBALoanProgram.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/R7y4tKrteQE/PCPSTechnicalToolkits.aspx Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:36:07 GMT c338faa2-ac0a-49a0-80ac-8f277a298f9a PCPS technical toolkits were developed as resources to support you in the implementation of newer standards and the communication of these standards within your firm and to your clients. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/Pages/PCPSTechnicalToolkits.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/nlSUIdU8kEc/PCPSQuarterlyWebSeminars.aspx Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:44:43 GMT 39c0396b-e13c-45dc-9626-ae678e988145 If you are new to PCPS or are interested in what PCPS membership has to offer, don't miss these new informative quarterly webinars. These webinars will cover access to and navigation of the web site as well as assistance with benefits, tools and resources available to PCPS members. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/CPEAndEvents/Pages/PCPSQuarterlyWebSeminars.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/16GCd7mLqPo/GovernmentalAccounting.aspx Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:52:52 GMT 82bedcce-4e96-4be1-a618-1d2804e5a474 TIC Comment Letters provide the PCPS Technical Issues Committee’s (TIC) views on proposed technical standards affecting small businesses. This page contains TIC comment letters pertaining to recent Governmental Accounting proposals issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/TICAdvocacy/TICCommentLetters/Pages/GovernmentalAccounting.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/qVwsTUiJskM/Ethics.aspx Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:50:15 GMT cd788226-5130-4813-9d86-dd218ee4c3ff TIC Comment Letters provide the PCPS Technical Issues Committee’s (TIC) views on proposed technical standards affecting small businesses. This page contains TIC comment letters on proposed standards from the AICPA Professional Ethics Division. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/TICAdvocacy/TICCommentLetters/Pages/Ethics.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/w0o6LX1YG2g/CompilationandReviewStandards.aspx Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:49:29 GMT ab1ef216-cbd6-4434-bff0-8e59e6b8f3ae TIC Comment Letters provide the PCPS Technical Issues Committee’s (TIC) views on proposed technical standards affecting small businesses. This page contains TIC comment letters pertaining to recent proposals issued by the AICPA Audit & Attest Standards Team. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/TICAdvocacy/TICCommentLetters/Pages/CompilationandReviewStandards.aspx http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AICPA_PrivateCompanyPracticeSection/~3/d1Op9cL3vWQ/AuditingStandards.aspx Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:47:29 GMT afc6fbff-a419-4fa9-893c-45e69ffb5bb3 TIC Comment Letters provide the PCPS Technical Issues Committee’s (TIC) views on proposed technical standards affecting small businesses. This page contains TIC comment letters pertaining to Auditing proposals issued by the Auditing Standards Board. http://www.aicpa.org/InterestAreas/PrivateCompaniesPracticeSection/Resources/KeepingUp/TICAdvocacy/TICCommentLetters/Pages/AuditingStandards.aspx